Yes, we do it in a very similar way. We just treat the status of IntegratedSecurity as another component of building a valid connection string. As part of the dialog process, the UI visible bits (server/instance, Authentication Type, and User and Password (if SQL Authentication)), are passed to a custom action which reassembles them against a template of the default connection string. This is then passed to a second custom action which sets a property based on whether an actual connection can be made using the built connection string. If a connection can be made, the user is moved on to the next dialog, and ultimately the database deployment custom actions are run using the generated connection string.
-- John Merryweather Cooper Build & Install Engineer - ESA Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.® Shawnee Mission, KS 66227 Office: 913-341-3434 x791011 jocoo...@jackhenry.com www.jackhenry.com -----Original Message----- From: Skildum, Mathew [mailto:mathew.skil...@aspect.com] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 1:46 PM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Best way to choose Windows Auth vs. SQL Auth I do this by presenting a dialog to the user and they can choose which option they want. I then have a single action on the back end that sets up the correct ADO.Net connection string based on the users choices. By doing this you are not duplicating code, you just have a minor detour is SQL authentication is selected as that requires a few more option in the connection string. Mat Skildum -----Original Message----- From: George Fleming [mailto:gef...@microsoft.com] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 1:22 PM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Best way to choose Windows Auth vs. SQL Auth I need to create a database, and let user choose Windows Auth or SQL Auth. It looks like you could do it with two different components, and two separate conditions, but that doesn't seem very elegant and creates duplicate code. I see old threads such as this that seem like a better solution, but I don't know if it's ever been implemented. http://www.mail-archive.com/wix-devs@lists.sourceforge.net/msg01154.html Anyone has example on the current (and elegant) way to choose the SQL authentication mode? How do I create a null util:user? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Master Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL, ASP.NET, C# 2012, HTML5, CSS, MVC, Windows 8 Apps, JavaScript and much more. Keep your skills current with LearnDevNow - 3,200 step-by-step video tutorials by Microsoft MVPs and experts. ON SALE this month only -- learn more at: http://p.sf.net/sfu/learnnow-d2d _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Master Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL, ASP.NET, C# 2012, HTML5, CSS, MVC, Windows 8 Apps, JavaScript and much more. Keep your skills current with LearnDevNow - 3,200 step-by-step video tutorials by Microsoft MVPs and experts. ON SALE this month only -- learn more at: http://p.sf.net/sfu/learnnow-d2d _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Master Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL, ASP.NET, C# 2012, HTML5, CSS, MVC, Windows 8 Apps, JavaScript and much more. Keep your skills current with LearnDevNow - 3,200 step-by-step video tutorials by Microsoft MVPs and experts. ON SALE this month only -- learn more at: http://p.sf.net/sfu/learnnow-d2d _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
